Unidirectional Tyres - Skoda Fabia Owner's Manual

91 615 kg
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93 650 kg
Speed symbol
This indicates the maximum permissible speed for a vehicle fitted with tyres in
the category concerned.
R 170 km/h
S 180 km/h
T 190 km/h
U 200 km/h
H 210 km/h
V 240 km/h
W 270 km/h
CAUTION
The information about the load index and the speed symbol for your vehicle are
listed in your vehicle documents.

Unidirectional tyres

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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 168.
The direction of rotation of the tyres is marked by arrows on the wall of the tyre.
The direction of rotation indicated must be complied with to obtain the best ben-
efits from the characteristics of these tyres.
These characteristics are principally the following.
Increased driving stability.
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Reduced risk of aquaplaning.
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Reduced tyre noise and reduced tyre wear.
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Spare wheel
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First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 168.
The spare wheel is located in a well under the floor covering in the boot and is
fixed in place with a special bolt
Before removing the spare wheel, the box containing the vehicle tool kit must be
removed.
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If the dimensions or design of the spare wheel differ from the tyres fitted to the
vehicle (e.g. winter tyres or low-profile tyres), it must only be used briefly in the
event of a puncture and if an appropriately cautious style of driving is adop-
ted » .
Install a wheel of the appropriate version and dimensions as soon as possible.
Temporary spare wheel
A yellow warning label is displayed on the rim of the temporary spare wheel.
Please note the following if you intend to use this wheel.
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The warning label must not be covered after installing the wheel.
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Be specially attentive when driving.
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The pressure for the temporary spare wheel is identical to the maximum pres-
sure of the standard tyres.
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Only use this temporary spare wheel to reach the nearest specialist garage
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since it is not intended for permanent use.
Fig. 134
Boot: Spare wheel
» Fig. 134.
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